Simple, compound and complex sentences
Grade 3 Sentences Worksheet
Determine if each sentence is simple, compound or complex.
Sentences
simple
compound complex
1. The children wore their dirty boots.
2. It was time for bed, yet it was still
light outside.
3. The front door was locked, so she
entered through the back.
4. They took a lot of pictures when
they visited Montana.
5. After the show began, he sat very
quietly.
6. The girl was wearing a red dress.
7. He was playing on his computer.
8. Georges would like to play, for he is
the best player on the team.
9. Before the bell rings, the student
lined up at the door.
10. We turned off the lights.
11. We turned off the lights, and we
went to sleep.
12. We turned off the lights after our
mom told us to go to sleep.
